Calendar

Photographer Tommy Sands captured this photo of Mt. Sopris against a cloudless sky on the first day of meteorological winter, Dec. 1. Astronomical winter, marked by the winter solstice, begins in earnest Dec. 21. No matter your preference, it certainly is cold. THURSDAY, DEC. 15

EV CHARGING GRANT

Clean Energy Economy for the Region holds a webinar regarding Colorado Energy Office’s “Charge Ahead” grant program at 12:30 p.m. The program will help cover electric vehicle charging station costs at housing and workforce complexes. Visit www.bit.ly/ EVchargingweb to register.

BOOK CLUB

Carbondale Library hosts a lively book discussion at 2 p.m. This month’s topic is “a biography or memoir of your choice.”

NEUROSCIENCE

Aspen Science Center leads neuroscience activity for kids ages four to 12 at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit basaltlibrary.org for more info.

SIP SHOP + CONNECT

True Nature opens its boutique from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays through Dec. 22 with live music, special deals and local book signings.

PLANT DYES

Katie Browne of Box Eleven hosts a natural dye workshop at Botany in Carbondale (586 CO133) from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP by emailing boxeleven@hotmail.com

HOLIDAY CONCERT

John and Kathryn Gracey perform Celtic folk holiday music at the Glenwood Springs Library at 5 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 16

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk posts up at Bonfire every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. and anyone is welcome to stop by to chat.

KIDS SALE

The Carbondale Clay Center hosts its annual Kids Holiday Sale where youngsters can purchase items from $2 to $10 at 4 p.m.

CRYSTAL THEATRE

The Crystal Theatre shows “Matilda” on Dec. 16, 17 at 4:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. “She Said” screens Dec. 16, 17, 22 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 5 p.m.

OBADIAH JONES

Obadiah Jones performs at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park during Friday Afternoon Club at 5 p.m.

TRUCK�MAS TRIP

Santa’s “holly jolly truck-mas trip” returns tonight and tomorrow beginning at 5 p.m. With help from the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, Mr. Claus will travel Carbondale and the surrounding neighborhoods in style, riding atop a decorated fire truck. Find route details at www.carbondalefire.org

RADIO PLAY

Catch a live performance of “A Christmas Carol” by Defiance Community Theater Company at St. Barnabas Epsicopal Church in Glenwood Springs at 7 p.m.

HOLIDAY JAZZ

TACAW presents an evening of holiday jazz with the Josefina Mendez Quintet at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org SATURDAY, DEC. 17

XMAS BIRD COUNT

The Roaring Fork Audubon Society invites Valley residents to participate in this year’s Christmas Bird Count; data gathered will help estimate bird health in the region. Email kjcchickadee53@ gmail.com for more info.

CHANUKAH GATHERING

Down Valley Jewish Families and Friends will host a family-friendly potluck to welcome Chanukah with menorahs, authentic potato latkes and the dreidel game. For more information, contact DVJ@delko.net

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Art Base, Deb Shannan teaches students how to enhance images taken on their iPhone with the free photo editing app Snapseed. To register, visit www.theartbase.org

FARMERS MARKET

Carbondale Arts compliments its Deck the Walls Holiday Market with a pop-up farmers market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

HEALING WITH ANCESTORS

Carol Shure leads a systemic and family constellation workshop at the Third Street Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, visit carolshure.com/events

KINDRED SPIRITS

Kindred Spirits, a female vocal and instrumental trio consisting of Molly Child, Lorraine Curry and Julie Paxton, performs at The Launchpad from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

SANTA

Santa returns to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 4 to 7 p.m. He’ll be back again tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHT

The Basalt Library surprises viewers with a holiday classic at 5 p.m.

APRÈS PARTY

Aspen Art Museum hosts a rooftop après party from 5 to 9 p.m. every Saturday, all winter.

COMEDY NIGHT

Comedian Becky Robinson brings her Heavy Pour Tour to the Wheeler Opera House for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at aspenshowtix.com

MEZCLA SOCIALS

TACAW hosts salsa night with Mezcla Socials beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.tacaw.org SUNDAY, DEC. 18

ACES BIRD COUNT

The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies joins the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count with eyes on Aspen from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To volunteer, visit www.bit.ly/ACESbirds

SNOWSHOE SHUFFLE 8K

Colorado Animal Rescue holds its annual snowshoeing fundraiser at Sunlight Mountain Resort. In-person registration starts at 9 a.m. and the racers are off at 10 a.m. For more info, visit www. coloradoanimalrescue.org

TRUU SOLSTICE

The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist congregation celebrates the winter solstice with a circle dance and service beginning at 10 a.m. at the Third Street Center.

CLAY PLAY

Relieve your worried mind by throwing clay with Matthew Eames at the Carbondale Clay Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Space is limited. Visit carbondaleclay. org for more details.

JINGLE BELL 5K

The 13th Annual Independence Run & Hike Jingle Bell 5k Run (and ugly sweater contest) begins at FirstBank in Carbondale at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Basalt Cross County Team. For more information, call 970-704-0909.

MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Marie Schuppan leads a 75-minute meditation workshop at Kula Yoga at 4 p.m. Sign up at www.kulayogaonmain.com

“THE GREATEST GIFT”

Basalt Library hosts a special reading of “The Greatest Gift” by Phillip Van Doren at 4 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 19

ACADEMY SCREENINGS

Aspen Film’s 30th Annual Academy Screenings kicks off with “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at the Isis Theatre at 2 p.m. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” shows at the Wheeler Opera House at 6 p.m. followed by a Q&A with Kate Hudson. The fun continues all week, find tickets and details at www.aspenfilm.org

AIKIDO

Ann O’Brien hosts Aikido training circles at 13 Moons Ranch (6334 Highway 133) from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Mondays (beginners), as well as a training circle on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. Kids classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. For details, call 970-425-3759 or visit www.AnnOBrienLiving.com/Aikido

LODGE SOARERS

Sopris Lodge hosts the Sopris Soarers for an aerial rendition of the classic Christmas poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested at www.soprislodge.com

ASPEN CABARET

Through Dec. 23, Theatre Aspen will perform a holiday cabaret at the Hotel Jerome with dinner at 6:30 and a performance at 8 p.m. For details, visit www.theatreaspen. org or call 970-300-4474. TUESDAY, DEC. 20

FUNGI FILM FEST

Hamilton’s Mushrooms and Toadstool Traditions presents 16 short films, including Hamilton Pevec’s latest — “Azurescens: Through a Blue Lens” — at The Launchpad at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at hamiltonsmushrooms.com

YARN CLUB

Yarn enthusiasts convene at the Basalt Library at 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

SANGHA SOLSTICE

Roaring Fork Insight leads a community ritual, open to all and by donation, at St. Peter’s of the Valley in Basalt from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP at www. bit.ly/RFInsightSolstice

BRIDGE CLUB

Play bridge, or learn how, at the Basalt Library on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 4 p.m.

SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a winter solstice fundraiser with a cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance and sound journey at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets at www. bit.ly/TCfHFsolstice THURSDAY, DEC. 22

JINGLE JAM

Rocky Mountain Kid C.L.U.B.S. offers winter activities for children ages four and up on Dec. 22, 23, 27-30 and Jan. 2-6, 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find details at www.rockymtnkidclubs.org

PUPPET SHOW

Rocky Mountain Puppets performs at the Carbondale Library at 10:30 a.m. and in Glenwood Springs at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all children and families.

BEAUTY AND BLOODSHED

Aspen Art Museum partners with Aspen Film to present “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed”, a documentary about activist Nan Goldin, the Sackler family and America’s opioid crisis, at the Wheeler Opera House at 5 p.m. More info at www.aspenfilm.org

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS AT SPRING GULCH

Classes for beginners and intermediate skiers in both classic and skate styles. Starting as early as January 3

PILATES BLEND

A full-body workout that targets specific muscles while engaging the entire body using the fundamentals of Pilates. Improve balance, muscle coordination, strength, and stability. Mon/Wed, 12-12:50pm, 1/9-3/1

PILATES FOR MOM AND BABY

Moms can exercise and bring their baby to this all body workout that focuses on specific post natal pelvic floor, and core strengthening. Fridays, 10:30-11:20am, 1/13-2/3

CREATIVE WRITING

Find the power, beauty and even courage in the words you create. This class is taught online via Zoom. Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 1/11-2/8

NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE

Highlights themes of historical context, reservation life, and current cultural conflict through the writings of well-known Native American authors of various tribes. Mondays, 6-8pm, NEW DATES: 3/20-4/24

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING

Learn the basics of painting and mixing with water-based oil paints. Supplies are provided Tuesdays, 9am-12pm, 1/17-2/28

FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFITS

Learn how to solicit major gifts and create donor loyalty in this program designed for new and seasoned development professionals. Wednesday, 9am-12pm, 2/1

TENSION AND TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISES

Release deep muscular stress, tension, and trauma; calm the nervous system, and return balance. Sundays, 10am-11:30am, 3/19-4/9

FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER... coloradomtn.edu/community-education Carbondale Lappala Center • 690 Colorado Ave • 963-2172

The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork Fall ’23 Admissions Open January 30th 2023 2023

Learn more & Apply Waldorfschoolrf.com

Discover the Difference with Waldorf Education

Applications for Early Childhood to 8th grade open January 30th, 2023 Space is very limited & applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. We strongly enrage all curious families to apply! Explore an education where curiosity, connection and creativity go hand in hand with rigorous academics to prepare students for life.